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college of health and human services
The College of Health and Human Services (HHS) includes the Schools of Nursing and Social Work, the Division
of Criminal Justice, the Departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy,
Public Health, Recreation Parks and Tourism Administration, and the Health Science Meta-Degree program.
Taken together, the College’s academic programs meet 15 sets of external accreditation and licensing
standards and are recognized for quality, currency, and innovation. HHS values diversity, equity, inclusion,
belonging, social justice, access, professional ethics, and social responsibility.
Through our programs, students join with faculty to work in internships, clinical rotations, and field
placements and participate in and conduct research directly related to community well-being. The faculty and
staff are committed to student success and best practices. The College operates six pro bono physical therapy
clinics and is the home to the Maryjane Rees Language, Speech and Hearing Center, which assesses and treats
more than 950 clients each year in its Speech and Language Clinics and Audiology Clinics. The College is home
to the Center for Health Practice, Policy, and Research (CHPPR) and its mobile healthcare initiative Health Hive,
which are dedicated to impacting community health by promoting collaboration, transdisciplinary practice,
and innovation to reduce health inequities in California’s capital region. The College also houses the Center for
African Peace and Conflict Resolution, the Law Enforcement Candidate Scholars (LECS) program, and the HHS
Student Success Center, which makes over 7,000 student contacts per year.
The College has a significant impact on the delivery of health and human services in the Sacramento region
and beyond, with more than 7,900 current students. HHS is proud to collaborate with campus partners to
diversify the region’s workforce and serve the needs of the community. More than 50,000 HHS alumni have a
significant impact on the delivery of health and human services in the Sacramento region and beyond.
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